1958 Allard Palm Beach vs. 1974 Volvo 245
To start off, 1974 Volvo 245 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Allard Palm Beach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Volvo 245 (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Volvo 245 should accelerate faster than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Volvo 245 weights approximately 514 kg more than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1974 Volvo 245 (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Volvo 245 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Allard Palm Beach. 1974 Volvo 245 has automatic transmission and 1958 Allard Palm Beach has manual transmission. 1958 Allard Palm Beach will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Volvo 245 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Allard Palm Beach | 1974 Volvo 245 | |
Make | Allard | Volvo |
Model | Palm Beach | 245 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2125 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1394 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 60 L |